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The New York Police Department (NYPD) is significantly expanding its drone program to improve public safety and manage large crowds more effectively. The department’s 81-drone fleet provides real-time surveillance and strategic deployment capabilities, offering a cutting-edge solution to modern policing challenges, reports Fox 5 NY. The Role of Drones in Crowd Control Chief of Patrol…
A Night to Remember: Drones Demand Action On a Tuesday evening, New York City’s skies were transformed into a vivid message board by 500 drones, displaying “Bring Them Home Now.” This spectacle was not just a technical display but a heartfelt call for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The event was…
At the start of June, Rome, New York will become a hotspot for drone enthusiasts and industry leaders as they gather at Griffiss International Airport
U.S. Lawmakers Consider Banning DJI Drones Amid National Security Concerns In a move that could ground the fleet of DJI drones across the country, U.S. lawmakers are weighing an FCC ban on the China-based drone manufacturer. This potential ban comes on the heels of recent actions taken against TikTok, as the federal government continues to…
The New York Power Authority announced a significant expansion of its drone program, having obtained a waiver from the FAA to conduct drone ops
In the aftermath of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook New York City, the NYPD deployed drones to aid in inspecting buildings and bridges.
The University of North Texas (UNT) has unveiled its latest addition to Discovery Park, the UNT Advanced Air Mobility test facility. This massive, state-of-the-art drone testing center is poised to transform the transportation landscape in the United States. The facility, made possible by generous donations from UNT alumnus Jim McNatt and the College of Engineering,…
Quick Thinking and Drone Skills Help Locate Capsized Kayaker In a remarkable turn of events, a drone photographer’s casual beach outing with his dogs transformed into a life-saving rescue mission. Mike Busch, the photographer behind Great South Bay Images, initially set out to capture some seals with his drone at Moriches Inlet. However, his plans…
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